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Myofascial release versus Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glides' immediate and short-term effects on pain, function, and mobility in non-specific low back pain.

Vignesh Bhat P, Vivek Dineshbhai Patel, Charu Eapen, Manisha Shenoy, Steve Milanese

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Article in PeerJ, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.

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2 · The registry

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05404997 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2022, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Shockwave Therapy and Maitland's Lumbar Mobilization on Pain, Disability and Range of Motion in Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2022 to 2023Enrolled26ConditionsMechanical Low Back PainArmsShockwave Therapy, Maitland's lumbar mobilizations
NCT05857839 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Myofascial Release With and Without Support Belt for Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Activity and Disability in Pregnant Females

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2023 to 2023Enrolled30ConditionsSacroiliac Joint PainArmsMyofascial release, pelvic Support belt
NCT06049251 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effects of ELDOA Technique Versus Lumbar SNAGS With Motor Control Exercises on Pain, Function and Mobility in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain.

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled32ConditionsLow Back PainArmsELDOA exercises, Lumbar SNAGS and motor control exercises
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Vignesh Bhat PDepartment of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India.
Vivek Dineshbhai PatelDepartment of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India.
Charu EapenDepartment of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India.
Manisha ShenoyDepartment of Physical Therapy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Steve MilaneseInternational Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal · INHamad Medical Corporation · QAManipal Academy of Higher Education · INUniversity of South Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMyofascial release (MFR) and Mulligan Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) are manual therapy techniques routinely practiced in the management of non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). As a solo intervention or along with other therapies, both methods have reported positive results for individuals with NSLBP. However, which technique improves NSLBP-related pain, restricted range of motion (ROM) and disability, warrants further research.

objectiveTo study the comparative effects of MFR and SNAGs on pain, disability, functional ability, and lumbar ROM in NSLBP.

methodA parallel-group study was conducted at tertiary care hospitals. Sixty-five Sub-acute or chronic NSLBP patients were allocated to receive strengthening exercises along with either MFR (

resultsWithin-group analysis found clinically and statistically significant (

conclusionsPain and restricted function associated with NSLBP can be improved using SNAGs or MFR, along with strengthening exercises. For limited lumbar flexion ROM, Mulligan SNAGs have a better outcome than MFR over the short-term. Hence, both manual therapy techniques can be incorporated along with exercises for immediate and short-term management of sub-acute to chronic NSLBP.

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Mulligan SNAGsMyofascial releaseNon-specific low back painStrengthening exercises

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PMID33777508
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